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UK sentences two hackers tied to $115M crypto ransom scheme
Cointelegraph·July 17, 2026·1 min read
The UK sentenced two hackers linked to the Scattered Spider cybercrime group for a $115 million crypto ransom scheme. The pair pleaded guilty after investigators connected them to the group, which US prosecutors say extorted dozens of companies. The sentencing marks progress in combating crypto-related cybercrime.
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